On behalf of Schnauss Naugle Law | Jun 15, 2020 | Firm News
The process of probate court may seem confusing to many individuals. Essentially, probate matters deal with the distribution of the assets of a deceased person and to the payment of that person’s debts or financial obligations. The following information covers...
On behalf of Schnauss Naugle Law | May 19, 2020 | Firm News
Losing a parent is almost always difficult, but if you start receiving calls from that parent’s creditors soon after, you may feel as if you have reached your wit’s end. If your parent passed away and left more debt behind than his or her estate could cover, your...
On behalf of Schnauss Naugle Law | Apr 30, 2020 | Firm News
People entering middle age often discover that their aging parents might have gaps in their estate plans. Possibly, they do not have an estate plan at all. This can result in significant delays and expenses if someone passes away without a will in Florida or elsewhere...
On behalf of Schnauss Naugle Law | Apr 29, 2020 | Firm News
When someone dies, probate is the process of recognizing the will and appointing the personal representative. Depending on the complexity of the situation, the settlement of the estate can take a lot of time and money. To save time and expense, some people choose to...
On behalf of Schnauss Naugle Law | Apr 16, 2020 | Firm News
What would happen if your elderly parents were to die without an estate plan or will in place? This situation is more common than you might think, as Forbes reports that nearly half of American residents over the age of 55 do not have such a plan. Talking to your...
On behalf of Schnauss Naugle Law | Apr 2, 2020 | Firm News
One of the fundamental documents of estate planning is a will, which allows you to name heirs and divide your property among them as you see fit. However, a living will is another essential document, and it gives you the tools to maintain control over your medical...
On behalf of Schnauss Naugle Law | Mar 21, 2020 | Firm News
An estate plan generally requires several revisions throughout a testator’s lifetime. When buying a new property, for example, your will or trust needs updating so that it describes how you would like it handled in the future. Without adding a newly acquired...
On behalf of Schnauss Naugle Law | Mar 20, 2020 | Firm News
In the event that a relative of yours has recently died, it is natural to consider contesting the will if you are not happy with it. However, it is important to understand who has the right to challenge a will and who does not. One of the very first laws of probate...
On behalf of Schnauss Naugle Law | Mar 16, 2020 | Firm News
If you have a relative with disabilities, you likely have at least some understanding of the challenges he or she faces. After all, certain disabilities can interfere with an individual’s ability to perform everyday tasks. Your loved one may also be incapable of...
On behalf of Schnauss Naugle Law | Mar 12, 2020 | Firm News
You might be in the process of looking for someone to serve as a personal representative, or you may be planning to become a personal representative yourself in the future. A personal representative has to take on a number of responsibilities, including handling...
